May 2nd, 2025
Wisconsin Public Media
Job Description
Position salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 annually
PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) seek an experienced and dynamic fundraiser and manager for a key Development leadership role. The Deputy Director of Development will work closely with and report to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of PBS Wisconsin and WPR, who also serves as Executive Director of the two supporting organizations: Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. and the Wisconsin Public Radio Association. This position will directly manage and supervise a significant portion of an experienced and successful development team, work directly with donors, solicit gifts, build external relationships, and serve as deputy leader of the Development Department, and as the associate executive director of the boards of the supporting 501(c)3s.
This is a new position and will contribute to building out new organizational structures, managing change, and setting new strategies. The Development Department works collaboratively to support the missions of PBS WI and WPR in serving the people and communities of Wisconsin with high quality media, events, and educational materials that educate, entertain, and inspire. Gifts and grants are our largest source of revenue. As a team, we coordinate our efforts to develop long-term relationships with supporters to encourage them to engage with our mission, make annual membership gifts, major gifts, and planned gift commitments. Units in the department include: Membership, Major Gifts, Legacy Giving, Corporate Support, Grants, Events, and Community Engagement.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone who is thoroughly experienced in development work and management, and who is both strategic and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and be able to encourage and support the success of others in a collaborative environment. They will also be invested in working with boards for strong oversight, governance, and leadership and show a commitment to building and stewarding positive relationships with donors, board members, and community members.
For the full position description and application instructions visit:https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/deputy-director-of-development-madison-wisconsin-united-states
Additional information This position requires the ability to work some evenings and weekends.
This position regularly requires travel within Wisconsin for occasional work assignments and other activities requiring evenings, weekends, and overnight travel. Please note, any driver must be able to be approved as a UW Authorized Driver.
The person in this position will be required to comply with the Code of Ethical Standards: https://afpglobal.org/ethics/code-ethical-standards
PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio are part of Wisconsin Public Media. The person in this position will be required to comply with the Wisconsin Public Media Code of Ethics: https://wpm.wisc.edu/policies/, in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
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